Principal Civil Engineer

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Jacobs Full time

**Your Impact**:
The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. We have an insatiable curiosity about solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea - when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

Jacobs are seeking a **Principal Civil Engineer - Roads and Highways** to join the team in any of our office locations (Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch). The role will directly report to the Section Leader - Roads & Highways. In this role, you will set clear direction regarding client focus and responsiveness and will help to ensure we can identify and anticipate client needs.

You will provide engineering, design/project management, verification skills and project leadership capability to our project teams. You will be managing Jacobs risk on proposals and projects by undertaking Project Management, Project Engineering, Designated Project Executive (DPE) and Design Manager roles. The role also provides technical leadership across the roads and civil projects, maintaining of existing client relationships and the development of new relationships and market opportunities.

On top of the exposure to challenging projects and career development opportunities, we offer competitive remuneration packages and multiple staff benefits such as paid parental and partner leave, purchase leave, and mental health & wellbeing programs, to name a few.

Here at Jacobs we also support a plethora of flexible working practices such as flexible start/end times, job share arrangements, working from home, hybrid working and part-time arrangements. #LI-CK1 #APMETransport #ANZTransport #ANZRoadsandhighways #NZSEASP

**Here’s What You’ll Need**:

- Relevant engineering qualification (Ideally CPENG)
- Knowledge and understanding of appropriate standards and accepted practices from a consultancy or equivalent road agency
- Significant experience leading project teams on large projects in a design management role
- Thorough capacity to work well within a team and manage a team
- Good communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
- Ability to agilely engage in business development

**Jacobs. A world where you can.**

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions - we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s Network - find out more about our employee networks here.



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